A Bambara/Chiwara Antelope Figure, Mali

An abstract tall wooden figure of Bambara Chiwara symbolizing antelope horns from Mali, West Africa. Provenance: Ex Sam Hilu collection of Dr. Gilbert Jackson MD USA. A Chiwara or Chi Wara is a ritual

Bamana (Bambara) Chiwara female carved wood ceremonial headdress, Mali, late 19th/early 20th century, the cimier crest depicting an oryx antelope head before a female standing figure, decorated with a

Bamana (Bambara) Chiwara female carved wood ceremonial headdress, Mali, late 19th/early 20th century, the cimier crest depicting a rare double oryx antelope heads around a female standing figure, deco

Group of Six Carved Wooden African Figures, 20th c., consisting of an antelope figure with hair, Chiwara, Mali; a carved wood and metal guardian figure, Nbulu-Ngulu, Gabon; a female ancestor figure; a

A Mali Standing Antelope figure 20th Century A Bronze female antelope figure standing, straight upright twisted horns with a dark brown patina. attributed "People Bamana, Country Mali " Width 6.5 in.

West Africa, Mali, Bambara Chi-wara / Tji-wara antelope carved wood with brass stud eyes headpiece / headdress on metal stand. 41.5" H x 14" W x 2" D.

African Carved Wood BAMANA CHI WARA Mali Antelope Headdress, Deity figure that is half man / half antelope. Nice patina from age and use. Hammered metal applied designs, Red string fringe. 3.5lbs. 35.

A carved wooden figurine from Mali, Central Africa, art of the Bambara people. The piece is a Chiwara, an abstract antelope figure which is used in rituals associated with agriculture. The item is mou

An African Mali Bambara or Bamana Secret Society antelope male figure mask, carved wood depicting antelope face and antlers.

A Fine Bamana Chiwara Mythical Antelope Headdress. Bamana / Bambara peoples, Mali, Africa.This headdress sculpture was carved from a single piece of wood to honor that original mythical being. Under C

A very interesting carved wooden headdress sculpture from the bamana peoples of Mali, West Africa. A serene and simple carved wooden Chiwara with an almost modern aesthetic. The sculpture measures 27.

A finely carved wooden headdress / sculpture of Chiwara, the mystical antelope spirit of the Bambara / Bamana peoples, Mali, West Africa. Measures 19 inches tall on custom wood base.

A carved wooden "Chiwara" or Mystical antelope headdress with remains of basketry cap on bottom. Bamana / bambara peoples, Mali, Africa. Measures 20 x 9.5 inches

Rare and old Bamana Tchiwara society shrine figure, a carved wooden shrine idol with incised scar designs and shown wearing a carved antelope headdress. Bamana peoples, Mali, Africa. The figure would

Elaborate African Bambara, Mali carved wood and polychrome marionette mask/headdress; of antelope form with figure atop, wearing a woven, patterned covering (stand not included); L: 45" &#

Antelope Headdress (Chi Wara) with male and female Janus figures, Bambara People, Mali. The mask honors Chi Wara, a mythical creature who taught the Bambara to grow grain. When crops are hoed, dancers

Elongated and elaborate carved wooden antelope sculpture with feline / leopard, incised designs and classic chiwara form. Bamana/ bambara peoples, Mali, Africa. The headdress measures 23 x 11 inches.

Elaborate African Bambara, Mali carved wood and polychrome marionette mask/headdress; of antelope form; exhibiting seated figure atop in woven robes (stand not included); L: 25" (appro

Very Old Tall carved wooden mask with archaic style face and antelope horns with ancestor figure. This mask does appear to be an old field used example. Bamana / Bambara peoples, Mali, West Africa The

A very old and abstract Chiwara headdress sculpture from the Bamana ( Bambara ) peoples of Mali, West Africa. This figure measures 21.5 inches tall.Among the Bamana, oral traditions credit a mythical

African Mali Bamana Bambara Chi Wara Segu Crest carved wood and beads, depicting a male and female figure sitting atop an antelope on a oval plinth with holes for attaching to the head.

An African Mali Bamana tribe colorfully painted antelope head having a small male figure puppet affixed to the head between the antlers. The antelope features a white, yellow, white, blue repeating co

Mali Bambara Chiwara (Chiwara Tyiwara). Wood Carved Antelope with Pierced Body. 46.5 x 16.5 x 3.75 in. A Chiwara is a ritual object representing an antelope, used by the Bambara ethnic group in Mali.

A Bambara carved wood antelope headdress with pigment and metal band around neck with stand, Mali, Africa: 23" W x 4" D x 17 1/2" H